Six outstanding village employees were recognized by the board of trustees last week, with the presentation of the semi-annual CREW Awards.
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‘Agrivoltaics’ the new word in Crete
Crete officials heard it during their August 25 meeting when the owners of Falconhead Solar Farm used it to request an amendment.
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Scooters regulations defined in Beecher
The Village of Beecher board cleared up some of its rules and regulations involving low-speed electric scooters.
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Russell Klipp, 90
Russell Klipp, 90, of Peotone, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Services September 6 at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home.
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PCRF’s Run4Peace moves to Orland Park
Run4Peace, the annual 5K benefiting the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, is back, and this year it’s moving to a bigger home in Orland Park.
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Tears, triumph, and hope shine at Donate Life Night
The Maddog Strong Foundation and Donate Life Illinois hosted its tailgate at the ThunderBolts Donate Life game on Friday night.
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Squeeze Girls raise over $1,000 for Lyons Fire Department
The Squeeze Girls were at it again on August 26, making an afternoon of serving up tasty lemonade for the Lyons Fire Department.
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Mourners honor Emmett Till on 70th anniversary of his murder
Family, friends, and community members gathered Thursday at Burr Oak cemetery to mark the 70th anniversary of Emmett Till’s murder.
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Orland Park Talent Steps into Chicago Spotlight
Orland Park’s Ballet 5:8 debuts Beauty Will Save the World at Chicago’s Harris Theater, showcasing local talent and powerful storytelling.
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Three stages, dozens of bands and one big Oak Lawn party
Oak Lawn’s Fall Music Festival returns Sept. 5–7 with three stages, food, roaming performers and family fun at Village Green.